northeast

/ˈnɔrˌist/

/nɔθˈist/

Definitions of northeast

1. noun

   the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point
   type of:

   direction

   the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves
2. noun

   the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
   synonyms: NE, nor'-east, northeastward

   type of:

   compass point, point

   any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
3. noun

   a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city
   type of:

   location

   a point or extent in space
4. adjective

   situated in or oriented toward the northeast
   synonyms: northeasterly, northeastern

   north

   situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
5. adjective

   coming from the northeast
   synonyms: northeasterly

   north

   situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
6. adverb

   to, toward, or in the northeast
   synonyms: nor'-east, north-east